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The Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership Program exemplifies Westminster’s Unique Environment for Learning. We’re minutes from world-class skiing, mountain biking and rock climbing in the local Wasatch Mountains. Beyond the Wasatch lies Utah’s red rock deserts, wild rivers, and vast wilderness areas – all of which become both our playground and our classroom.

Through academic classes and the Outdoor Education and Leadership Minor, we blend classroom learning with meaningful outdoor experiences to develop leadership, technical skills, self-awareness, character and stewardship. Student leadership is a priority for the program and many of our outdoor trips are student-led. Graduates who were a part of the Outdoor Program often leave Westminster having weeks of valuable field experience, advanced certifications, and an understanding of how lessons learned in the outdoors can apply to other areas of college, career, and everyday life.

Westminster students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their guests are welcome to participate in Outdoor Program trips and events with priority given to current students. We’re committed to supporting anyone who is interested in getting involved regardless of skill level, previous experience, and equipment needs. Whether you’re joining us for an evening hike or a weekend in the backcountry you’ll most likely learn something new, meet interesting people, and spend time in awe-inspiring places.

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Students in our Intro to Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding class got to enjoy some new snow last weekend. We hope you're all enjoying winter's return to Utah. Have fun, be safe!
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These past few days have been nothing short of incredible. Mother Winter is back in the Wasatch. Check out @blackoutbill @ragin_asian101 and I enjoying the white room produced by @brightonresort #funhogging #westminsteroutdoors #westminsterslc #dropcliffsnotbombs #momwheresmysnorkel

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Off to Indian Creek for the next 10 days with 106 cams (thanks friends), a new van, a bunch of awesome friends, and much much psych. And if you're wondering, yes that is a mural of my deceased cat on my wall. RIP Steve. #gearforgood #climbinglife

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Despite being injured and not able to climb while I was in Moab, I still managed to have a pretty incredible trip. Time spent in the desert with good friends, pie, and a big starry sky to look at every night are key parts of any spring break if you ask me.

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Welcome back! We hope that everyone enjoyed their Spring Break. We got to go on a couple fun trips ourselves, with one group of students going backcountry skiing in Idaho, and another group going climbing in Ibex. We have a few more trips scheduled for the rest of the semester, visit our website for details!
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Hi all. As part of this year's Share the Shred event, we are hosting an Outdoor Program gear swap, with proceeds benefiting a new Outdoor Program scholarship fund. The swap starts at 4pm on Saturday, April 25th, two hours before the start of the main event. The scholarship fund will provide assistance to students who want to participate in Outdoor Program trips, but are unable to afford the cost of the trips. Here are two ways you can contribute:
1). Donate any old or unused gear that you have. This includes every type of gear (except harnesses and ropes). Gear must be currently useable or useable with a reasonable amount of repair.
2). Participate in the swap. We will be selling a wide variety of gear at low prices. Come take a look and, if there's anything you need, pick it up. The swap will be cash only. Tell your friends!
Please consider helping to share the shred. Contact us with any questions. Thank you!
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Still baffled by the amazing variety landscape so accessible to me in Utah. Had an amazing time on some rocks this weekend.
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We're excited to be partnering with Promise South Salt Lake to provide middle school students with the chance to get outside. Here's a picture from a workshop we did last week at the Police Athletic League (PAL), teaching students some basic camping skills that they will use on a 3-day backpacking trip this summer.
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Outdoor Recreation, Education & Leadership

The Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership Program exemplifies Westminster’s Unique Environment for Learning. We’re minutes from world-class skiing, mountain biking and rock climbing in the local Wasatch Mountains. Beyond the Wasatch lies Utah’s red rock deserts, wild rivers, and vast wilderness areas – all of which become both our playground and our classroom.

Through academic classes and the Outdoor Education and Leadership Minor, we blend classroom learning with meaningful outdoor experiences to develop leadership, technical skills, self-awareness, character and stewardship. Student leadership is a priority for the program and many of our outdoor trips are student-led. Graduates who were a part of the Outdoor Program often leave Westminster having weeks of valuable field experience, advanced certifications, and an understanding of how lessons learned in the outdoors can apply to other areas of college, career, and everyday life.

Westminster students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their guests are welcome to participate in Outdoor Program trips and events with priority given to current students. We’re committed to supporting anyone who is interested in getting involved regardless of skill level, previous experience, and equipment needs. Whether you’re joining us for an evening hike or a weekend in the backcountry you’ll most likely learn something new, meet interesting people, and spend time in awe-inspiring places.